- Dynamo are unbeaten in 5 (W4, D1) and are the stronger side.
- PAOK have played 5 games in that time, winning 1, drawing 3 and losing 1, so are a little less settled.
- Dynamo have a superior average of goals scored and conceded across all competitions (2.30 G/S, 1.30 G/C) to PAOK (1.60 G/S, 1.60 G/C).
Dynamo to edge this one
Ihor Kostiuk has FC Dynamo Kiev playing an attractive and modern brand of football which plays on a high intensity and vertical ball progression from the backline through the thirds. Dynamo have won 7, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their last 10 matches in all competitions and are currently in great form.
The Ukrainians have also kept the momentum going in UEFA Europa League qualification and arrive here with a real chance of claiming an advantage.
Alessio Lisci has PAOK Thessaloniki set up to press high up the pitch and then transition quickly into the wide spaces on the wings. It's a decent formula, but Dynamo have a bit more shape and should find a way through.
A real game of football likely
PAOK have won just 2 of their last 10 in all competitions (D4, L4) and this could be a tricky game for them. The Greeks have enough quality to get a goal or two in this game, but Dynamo have a good balance of goals for and against so far this season, so they should get chances too.
Both teams to score at 83/100 looks a decent entry point for this one, while I will take Dynamo to just about edge this game on the night.
Dynamo come into the game in better form and their numbers are better overall. 31/20 is slightly in their favour, while PAOK are 17/10 and the draw is 43/20, which suggests this is too close to call in the early markets. I think Dynamo have just a bit more of an edge and their ability to play in a more vertical manner through the middle of the park should make life tough for PAOK, while the Greeks pace on the counter can punish if Dynamo lose shape.
Under 2.5 goals at 7/10 suggests the market expects a cagey affair, and although that could be the case, I am taking a chance on both teams to get on the scoresheet at a similar price, as both should create chances and both have been a little bit vulnerable at the back so far.
